Convert VHS Tapes to Digital
Your VHS Tapes Are Deteriorating. Let's Save Them in HD or 4K.
The National Archives gives magnetic tape a 10–50 year lifespan under archival storage — and a closet is not archival. Our VHS conversion process extracts every frame using broadcast-grade equipment, then upscales your memories to crisp HD or stunning 4K quality.
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Not Sure If You Have VHS?
VHS (Video Home System) was the dominant home video format from 1977 to the early 2000s. Released by JVC, the full-size black cassette — 7.1" × 4" × 1" — was used in millions of American homes to record birthdays, holidays, weddings, and everyday family moments.
If your tapes are large and black with two visible reels inside, you almost certainly have VHS. We also digitize S-VHS, the higher-quality variant introduced in 1987, as part of our VHS to digital service.
How It Works — Done in 3 Simple Steps.
Ready to convert tapes to digital? Here's what to expect when you transfer VHS to digital with us, whether you mail in your tapes or drop them off.
Gather Your VHS Tapes
Collect the vhs tapes you want digitized. Don't worry about condition — we handle items in any state.
Mail Them to Us
Pack your items in your own box. Purchase Roundtrip Shipping for a prepaid inbound label, or arrange your own shipping.
Receive Your Digital Memories
We digitize everything and notify you by email when your files are ready. Your originals are shipped back to you.
Processing typically takes 2–3 weeks from when we receive your order.
Master-Grade Extraction + Frame-by-Frame AI
As a full VHS video conversion service, Capture pairs broadcast-grade hardware with an AI pipeline built to upscale video to 4K without losing the character of the original tape.
Most services simply "record" your tapes. We treat your memories like a film restoration project. For analog formats, we utilize broadcast-grade S-Video paths to extract the purest signal. For digital tapes, we perform a bit-for-bit data extraction, ensuring a perfect clone with zero generational loss.
Every capture is instantly encoded into a ProRes Intermediate Master file — a lossless archive regardless of the quality tier you choose. If you select FHD or UHD, our neural networks then process your footage frame-by-frame, intelligently de-interlacing to remove CRT artifacts as they convert VHS to HD quality (1080p) or upscale VHS to 4K, while strictly maintaining the original frame rate for natural motion.
4K
Max Resolution
ProRes
Intermediate Mastering
Precision Extraction
We use broadcast-grade S-Video paths for analog and raw data bit-streams for digital, capturing every pixel the tape has to offer.
See the Difference.
Drag the slider to reveal the original — see the power of our AI enhancement in real time.
Choose Your Quality.
Every VHS tape gets the same professional care. Pick the resolution that fits your vision.
SD
480p
Standard definition — faithful to the original VHS quality
$19.99
per VHS tape
FHD
1080p
Full HD — convert VHS to HD with AI-enhanced upscaling, noise reduction, and color correction
$29.99
per VHS tape
UHD
2160p
Ultra HD — upscale VHS to 4K with maximum AI upscaling and frame interpolation for cinematic quality
$39.99
per VHS tape
VHS Tapes
Quality: FHD · $29.99 per tape
Choose Your Output.
Every order includes free cloud access. Add physical copies if you'd like.
Cloud Access
90 days of free cloud access to stream or download your digitized files on any device, anytime.
USB Drive
All your files on a custom USB drive — perfect for a VHS to USB transfer that works with computers, laptops, and smart TVs.
DVD is also available as an add-on at checkout — ideal for gifts or for family members who'd rather play a disc on a TV or DVD player.
What's Included With Every Order.
Digital Video Files
Downloadable digital video files in SD, FHD, or 4K depending on your selected quality tier.
90 Days Free Cloud Access
View, download, and share from any device via MemoryCloud. Continue for $4.99/month, cancel anytime.
Google Photos Auto-Save
Optionally auto-save your digitized memories directly to your Google Photos library.
Tape Repair Included
Videotape repair and case replacement if needed at no additional charge.
Quality Guarantee
Not satisfied? We'll redo it at no cost. Your memories deserve perfection.
Shipping Label
Add a prepaid shipping label.
No Charge for Blank Tapes
Found an empty tape in your box? No worries — you won't be charged for blank or empty tapes.
No Charge for Failed Transfers
If a tape fails to transfer successfully, you will not be charged for it.
1,286 verified reviews
I sent in 15 VHS tapes from the 90s and the quality blew me away. The AI upscaling made my kids' birthday videos look like they were filmed yesterday.
Fast turnaround, great communication, and the digital files were perfect. My mom cried happy tears when she saw her wedding video in HD.
Very professional service. They even repaired a tape that had been damaged in our basement flood. Couldn't be happier with the results.
I've tried 3 other services before and Capture is by far the best. The 4K upscaling is genuinely impressive — no artifacts, just clean video.
Why Families Trust Us.
Barcoded Tracking
Every tape is barcoded and tracked from the moment it arrives at our secure facility until it's back in your hands.
Secure Facility
Our state-of-the-art facility features 24/7 surveillance, climate control, and restricted access to protect your originals.
27 years of experience
Over 12 million families have trusted us with their irreplaceable memories. We've been doing this longer than anyone.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Not happy with the results? We'll redo it — no questions asked. Your memories deserve nothing less than perfect.
Processed Locally in Atlanta, Georgia.
Every VHS tape is digitized at our own facility in Norcross, GA — just outside Atlanta. Your tapes never leave our secure, climate-controlled studio. Local customers can even drop off and pick up their media in person.
Inside the Capture Facility.
See where your memories are brought back to life — our state-of-the-art VHS to digital conversion studio in Norcross, Georgia.
Tape Intake & Inspection
Every tape is barcoded, cataloged, and inspected by hand before processing begins.
Digitization Bay
Broadcast-grade decks and capture stations extract every frame with maximum fidelity.
AI Enhancement Lab
Our GPU clusters run frame-by-frame AI upscaling, noise reduction, and color correction.
The Capture 100% Guarantee.
To ensure your VHS to digital conversion produces digital copies of the best quality, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the outcome of your order, we will happily reprocess it for you at no cost, within 60 days. Every order also includes 90 days of free MemoryCloud access — well beyond the 30-day trials typical elsewhere in this industry.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Everything you need to know about our VHS to digital conversion service.
How much does it cost to convert VHS to digital?
VHS to digital conversion starts at $19.99 per tape for SD quality, $29.99 for Full HD with AI upscaling, and $39.99 for 4K Ultra HD. Shipping labels are available.
How do I know if my tapes are VHS?
VHS tapes are the large black cassettes, roughly 7 inches wide. If you see two visible reels through a clear window and the tape is black plastic, it's almost certainly VHS. S-VHS tapes look identical — we handle both.
How long does VHS to digital conversion take?
Processing typically takes 2–3 weeks from the day we receive your box. If you need it faster, expedited options are available at checkout.
Will I get my original VHS tapes back?
Yes, always. Your original tapes are returned via UPS in the same box you shipped them in. We never keep or dispose of your originals.
Can you digitize damaged or moldy VHS tapes?
Yes. We accept tapes in all conditions — including moldy, warped, water-damaged, or tapes that won't eject. Tape repair and case replacement are included at no extra charge.
How many VHS tapes can I send at once?
You can send as many as you'd like — there's no minimum or maximum. Just add the quantity to your project and we'll send the right size box.
What file format will I receive?
Your VHS tapes are delivered as MP4 files (H.264), which play on any device — phone, TV, computer, or tablet. You'll also get 90 days of free MemoryCloud access to view and share online.
What if a tape is blank or fails to transfer?
You are never charged for blank tapes or failed transfers. We only charge for successfully digitized footage.
How is Capture different from other VHS digitizing services?
Most services simply "record" your tape in real time. We treat each tape like a film restoration project — extracting the raw signal via broadcast-grade S-Video paths, mastering to ProRes Intermediate, then running our AI frame-by-frame for upscaling, de-interlacing, and noise reduction. The result is significantly better than standard digitizing.
How does the shipping process work for VHS to digital conversion?
Pack your tapes securely using your own box and packing materials. If you purchase Roundtrip Shipping, it includes a prepaid inbound label; otherwise, arrange and pay for shipping with your preferred carrier. Your originals are returned once your VHS to digital conversion is complete.
What output choices do I get after VHS digitization?
Every order includes MP4 files (H.264) playable on any device, plus 90 days of free MemoryCloud access for streaming and sharing. Optional add-ons include a USB thumb drive, DVD copies, and Google Photos auto-sync.
What happens after my VHS tapes are digitized?
Once your VHS to digital conversion is complete, you'll receive an email with a link to your MemoryCloud gallery. You can download your files, share clips with family, or sync to Google Photos — all within your 90-day access window. Your original tapes are shipped back to you at the same time.
Why should I digitize my VHS tapes now?
VHS tape oxide degrades at roughly 1–3% per year. Most tapes recorded in the 1980s and 1990s are already showing deterioration — color fade, dropout lines, and audio drop-outs. The longer you wait, the more footage is lost permanently. A VHS to digital conversion today preserves everything that's still recoverable.
Can I convert VHS to HD or 4K quality?
Yes. Choose the FHD (1080p) tier to convert VHS to HD, or the UHD (2160p) tier to upscale VHS to 4K. Our AI processes every frame individually, de-interlacing and color-correcting while keeping the original frame rate intact.
Can I get my VHS tapes on DVD?
Yes. In addition to your digital download in MemoryCloud, DVD is available as an add-on — a great option for traditional gifts or for family members with a DVD player.
Formats We Also Digitize.
VHS isn't the only format we handle. We digitize all major videotape and media formats.
Explore Our Other Services.
We digitize all your analog media — mix and match in one order.
Ready to rescue your VHS memories?
Every day that passes, your VHS tapes degrade a little more. Start your VHS conversion project today and preserve them forever in HD or 4K.
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VHS / S-VHS
Capture digitizes VHS tapes for $19.99 per tape in SD (480p), $29.99 in Full HD (1080p), or $39.99 in 4K Ultra HD, any length. Turnaround is 2–3 weeks after arrival (under 30 days door to door). MP4 files are delivered through 90 days of free cloud access; HD and 4K orders include a required $14.99 USB drive (optional for SD). Originals returned, 100% satisfaction guarantee, rated 4.4/5 by 1,286 customers.
Magnetic videotape stored under archival conditions lasts about 10–50 years before difficult decay sets in; tapes kept in ordinary home conditions have a significantly shorter life. — U.S. National Archives
“Magnetic tapes stored under archival conditions … generally have a lifespan of about 10 to 50 years before exhibiting difficult to handle decay. Somewhere in the middle is most common. Those stored under lesser conditions and not handled carefully will probably have a significantly shorter life span.”
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